Category Archives: “the conversation”

Mind meld

I love God.   I love small groups.  I love leadership.  I hate that my mind does not know when to turn off.  I have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be a loooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg day.  ‘Cause I don’t see myself … Continue reading

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Centre of My Life

Tonight in our small group, we spoke about contentment, as in the way about which Paul speaks about contentment in Phillipians 4.  I have to admit.  I didn’t leave content with our answers.  I know that I cannot find my … Continue reading

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Preaching to the choir, I’m sure

Something has been stirring in me for a few days…ok over a week…and I have to put it out on the table.  Before I go further, I’m going to assert that I love my church.  I cannot imagine being anywhere but … Continue reading

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Call to action

This weekend was a weekend of healing for so many…the countenance of many of the women that I know has literally changed. And for that, I thank God. It is amazing to watch Him move. This weekend was also a … Continue reading

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Penny for your thoughts

You know that you are an avid blogger when people call to make sure that you are ok after a day of silence I’ve been trying to process things that are being thrown at me right now. I’m scared to … Continue reading

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On prayer

Last night, I learned a valuable lesson…again. As long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed prayer. I love to win; I love going to battle. I relish having the opportunity to link arms with the Creator of the Universe to … Continue reading

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Headed to Beantown for a few

Well, after nearly six months of trying, I am finally headed back to Boston for a few days. When I return, I’ll have my clothes, my shoes, my Tom Brady calendar, my favorite Bible. I can’t wait. I leave on … Continue reading

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Real life, real issues

Tonight kicks off our women’s ministry at The Sanctuary. We’re getting together for dessert, recipe swapping and a short devotional. Women’s ministry freaks me out. In my previous experience, women’s ministry began as a light-hearted tea with some deep morsels … Continue reading

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You’re like Dr. Phil or something

This weekend I hosted a parade of marathon phone calls and conversations. It all began with an innocent phone call about 5PM on Friday and didn’t end until about 11PM last night. The calls ranged from the hilarious to the … Continue reading

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October

I am suffering from acute ADD today, this week. I don’t know whether it is the allergies/cold, or the weather, or just life in general. Something about this week is not allowing me to concentrate. OK, I’ll stop blameshifting the … Continue reading

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